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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,727.20, 688,090.80 and 268,992.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,727.20, 688,090.80 and 268,992.80 is: 403,489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,727.20 : 688,090.80 = 268,992.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,727.20/688,090.80 = 268,992.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,727.20x = 688,090.80 × 268,992.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,727.20x = 185,091,470,946.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,091,470,946.24/458,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,489.20

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